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Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

Responsible for driving day to day operations, project management, training, and operational excellence activities for the manufacturing site and within the RLT Network. Leader of the Site strategic planning process and initiatives. Coordinates cross-functional for smooth execution and aligns operational process with sites vision. Responsible for optimization of sites operational processes and oversight of the integrated business planning process and its inherent governance.

Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

Accountable for overall ownership of site Operational Excellence program by ensuring that processes and systems are executed reliably throughout the site and continuously improved. Responsible for ensuring initiatives that drive Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery are being used effectively by the site. Advisor to the Site Leadership Team in increasing capacity and capabilities and identifying other necessary improvements to meet both the Operations and Business Objectives. Primary coach of Lean and problem-solving culture.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Operations and cross-functional leader within Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing. Leader and oversight of Insulin Cartridge Manufacturing Formulation & Equipment Prep. Additional operational oversight of the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing Chemical Dispensing and Sampling Process Team.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Operational & Process Team Leader for Indianapolis Insulin Cartridge Manufacturing Formulation & Equipment Prep. Additional operational oversight of the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing Chemical Dispensing and Sampling Process Team.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Cross-functional Leader in the Indianapolis Insulin Cartridge Manufacturing Process Teams for both Formulation/Prep and Filling; responsible for the coordination of continuous improvement projects, global changes, and process improvements.• Spearheaded a Lean standard work process to improve the filling line inter-batch changeover process resulting in a 25% increase in technical and asset efficiency. • Led improvements to the Global Change Management process by codifying the process for site approval; improved leadership awareness and reduced approval backlog by 20%.• Led a control strategy change to increase detection of failed filter integrity tests and control bioburden ingress throughout the sterile equipment preparation process. • Led Lean Daily Management System for 2 Process Teams; Improved action accountability for KPIs in order to exceeding 2019 demand by over 3 million units.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Lead associate; responsible for managing the performance of 6 consulting and assessment teams; accountable for advising and coaching leaders of 600+ person organizations across 7 states on operational and strategic level problem solving through detailed analysis, and implementation of new approaches. • Assessed training readiness needs of 4 partner Field Artillery Battalions, and developed attainable goals increasing training readiness by an average of 30% in a 2 week period.• Led analytics based reforms to systems of forecasting the annual budget and personnel management decreasing man hours by 50% and improving the quality of internal customer interaction.• Utilized Lean processes to increase efficiency and training completion by 50% on a 150 soldier deployment plan.• Spearheaded a change management process using Six Sigma principles and methodology to project initiatives to increase the organization’s performance by 60%.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Leader - Artillery Battery of 95+ personnel. Responsible for managing the organization’s operations, training, logistics, sustainment, and intelligence functions through 14 direct reports.• Planned and led the 2 deployments of 115 person task force and $150 million of equipment to the National Training Center significantly improving the organization's combat readiness to deploy• Analyzed deficiencies in training assessments to develop and implement a strategy that increased the organizations training readiness by from 70% to 99%.• Increase the organizations operational readiness rate from 66% - 95% on all equipment valued in excess of $25 million within one year.• Pioneered a leader development program that increased NCO promotions by 75%, improved combat personnel strength by 50% and created organizational buy-in• Rated #1 of 5 commanders; recommend for promotion above peers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Built and led an integrated team of 14 subject matter experts, ranging from operations specialists to logisticians and IT professionals. Responsible for all medium and long range planning for deployable, 600+ person organization.• Analyzed and designed the unit’s integrated 12 month training campaign resulting in five batteries meeting all five key performance indicators in a six month period and sustaining a 95% training readiness through the year.• Drove a multi echelon training exercise to certify 6 cannon platoons for combat deployability, and jumpstarted the development of the organizations new standard operating procedures.• Performance rated in #1 amongst 30 personnel staff

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Chief of Staff and second in command of a 107 person organization. Directed and synchronized daily activities of company operations, intelligence, logistics, and communications. • Led the equipment restoration program of $38 million of deployed equipment following a 12 month combat deployment resulting in no loss of property accountability and 100% combat capability.• Supervised the organization’s maintenance and supply programs ensuring a 97% operational readiness rate, and reducing property shortages valued at $36 thousand by 55% over a year.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Leader of a 28-person support team and served as the principal advisor to the commander of a 200-person organization on the synchronization of internal and external fire support assets. • Led the combat deployment of a 28-soldier platoon and $5 million of equipment to Kunar Province, Afghanistan, significantly increasing the Company’s lethality and ability to conduct area security.• Developed the fire support architecture that enabled 4 maneuver platoons to dominate a hostile and notorious 25 kilometer operating area in Afghanistan.• Synchronizing over 600 tactical efforts and patrols ensuring the Company remains accountable to its 5 operational priorities.• Drove a Multi-National working group to lead the development of standard operating procedures between an Afghan National Army Artillery Battery and area Coalition Forces; fostered partnership and relationship growth.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Civil Engineering

Associate’S Degree, Engineering